Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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On the 1st January, 1967, there were 513 handicapped persons on the register and the position at 31st Decemver, 1967 is shown in the table below:—
Handicapped Persons Numbers on Register on 31st December 1967
Children under 16 years | Persons aged 16—64 | Persons 65 and over | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deaf with speech | Male | — | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Female | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
Deaf without speech | Male | — | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Female | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
Hard of hearing | Male | — | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Female | — | 6 | 13 | 19 | |
General Classes | Male | 2 | 152 | 77 | 231 |
Female | 9 | 170 | 192 | 371 | |
Total | 12 | 350 | 297 | 659 |
Residential Homes and Care for the Aged
The 9 Borough residential homes for those in need of care and
attention provide accommodation for 391 persons. The new home under
construction in Sancroft Road is expected to be completed during 1968
and this will accommodate an additional 54 persons.
The following table gives details of the homes run by the Borough:— Residential Homes
Name and Location of Home | Type of Home | No. of Beds | Male or Female |
---|---|---|---|
79 Bessborough Road, Harrow | Non-designated | 20 | Females |
Breakspear House, Harefield | Designated | 71 | Females |
Coleshill House, Amersham | Non-designated | 46 | Females |
Haydon Hill, Bushey | Designated | 44 | Males |
Knightscote, Harefield | Designated | 50 | Mixed |
Willerton, Weybridge | Non-designated | 30 | Females |
The Retreat, Eastcote | Non-designated | 18 | Females |
Vernon Lodge, Harrow | Designated | 52 | Mixed |
Whyteways, Harrow Weald | Designated | 60 | Mixed |
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